Singer of the Bush/Song of the Pen (Complete Works 1885-1941) 2 Volumes

Singer of the Bush/Song of the Pen (Complete Works 1885-1941) 2 Volumes

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press, 1983

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn slipcase.

This landmark two-volume set in Australian literature presents the complete works of A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson from 1885 to 1941, encompassing poetry, short stories, memoirs, children’s tales, and war dispatches. Singer of the Bush captures Paterson’s early verse and prose through the turn of the century, while Song of the Pen continues with his mature writings, reflecting his evolution as a cultural voice and chronicler of the Australian experience. Paterson instructs readers in the rhythms of bush life, the character of rural Australia, and the national identity forged through hardship, humour, and resilience. The volumes illustrate his enduring legacy through nearly 1,500 pages of text, supported by archival photographs, sketches, and manuscript facsimiles.

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Description

Author: A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press, 1983

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn slipcase.

This landmark two-volume set in Australian literature presents the complete works of A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson from 1885 to 1941, encompassing poetry, short stories, memoirs, children’s tales, and war dispatches. Singer of the Bush captures Paterson’s early verse and prose through the turn of the century, while Song of the Pen continues with his mature writings, reflecting his evolution as a cultural voice and chronicler of the Australian experience. Paterson instructs readers in the rhythms of bush life, the character of rural Australia, and the national identity forged through hardship, humour, and resilience. The volumes illustrate his enduring legacy through nearly 1,500 pages of text, supported by archival photographs, sketches, and manuscript facsimiles.